The only people to see the war like this were the ones who lived it. Until now…

Seventy years in the making. Three thousand hours of color footage few knew existed. The first documentary to show original color footage of World War II in immersive HD, the world premiere HISTORY™ series WWII in HD uses the journals and accounts of those who served in the war’s biggest battles to create a personal, introspective and detailed look at life on and off the front lines.

Follow 12 unforgettable Americans, and experience the war through their eyes, in their own words, as it really looked and sounded. WWII in HD transforms their stirring journey into a tangible piece of history. Culled from rare color film found in a two-year worldwide search and converted to HD with meticulous technique, WWII in HD provides a picture of World War II as it has never been seen before.

Featuring the voices of:

Josh Lucas

Amy Smart

Rob Lowe

Justin Bartha

LL Cool J

Steve Zahn

Jason Ritter

Ron Livingston

Tim Dekay

Mark Hefti

James Kyson Lee

Rob Corddry

The ultimate, accurate view of WWII. For the first time, experience what the battles were really like by seeing them in full HD as if you were in the battle

70 years in the making, culled from thousands of hours of color footage of WWII, some never seen on television before. Broadcast in Dolby Surround Sound 5.1

History told through the epic personal accounts of real soldiers. Some survived the war; some made the ultimate sacrifice

Major historical figures and battles seen with real life clarity for the first time

Television history will be made with WWII in HD, the first WWII documentary in full, immersive HD color. Viewers will experience the war as if they were actually there, surrounded by the real sights and sounds of the battlefields. Culled from thousands of hours of lost and rare color archival footage gathered from a worldwide search through basements and archives, WWII in HD will change the way the world sees this defining conflict.

You will meet a group of soldiers who represented different branches of the service and fought in each of the major theaters of war. Their wartime diaries and journals show in visceral detail what the war was really like. They lived, triumphed, and sometimes died in a conflict so huge it threatened to dwarf them, but couldn’t. It is history told from a profoundly human point of view.

Through a meticulous process that refines and enhances clarity to the lost color footage, the sights and sounds of war come to life. The series begins in 1940, when the free people of the world find themselves on the verge of defeat, and charts the long, hard road to victory. It includes never-before-seen footage of pivotal battles like Tarawa, Anzio, Attu, New Guinea, Battle of the Bulge, Market Garden, Okinawa, Normandy, naval engagements, and bombing raids. WWII in HD also features rare footage of military and political leaders like Roosevelt, Hitler, Patton, and Rommel, seen for the first time with high-definition clarity. The power of the footage and the individual journeys of the soldiers reveal the civilian toll at Nazi Concentration Camps and in cities wrecked by war.

DARKNESS FALLS: As Europe falls under Nazi control, America is unprepared for war and the attack on Pearl Harbor. The first bloody battles are fought on Guadalcanal and in North Africa.

HARD WAY BACK: The Allies take on the daunting forces of the Axis, with victory far from certain. Charles Scheffel battles Rommel’s forces in Tunisia and Jack Werner faces bitter combat in the northern Pacific.

BLOODY RESOLVE: The Marines assault Tarawa in one of the bloodiest battles yet waged. MacArthur island-hops and Italy’s front lines claim a casualty.

BATTLE STATIONS: The Allies lay plans for the invasion of France; Bert Stiles and the 8th Air Force attempt to clear the skies over Normandy, while the Pacific remains a quagmire. D-Day arrives.

DAY OF DAYS: The Allies are bogged down in Normandy’s hedgerows in the aftermath of D-Day, while on Saipan, victory turns to horror.

THE BREAKING POINT: The Allies race toward Germany as American Marines battle for ground on Peleliu and across the bloody Pacific.

STRIKING DISTANCE: American forces storm the Philippines while Shelby Westbrook is shot down over Europe. Jack Yusen battles the dangers of the deep when his ship is sunk after a heroic duel.

GLORY AND GUTS: The Marine assault on Iwo Jima brings horror and glory. Pilot Bert Stiles engages a German fighter with disastrous consequences. Reinforcements arrive in Europe to push the Allies toward victory.

EDGE OF THE ABYSS: The Battle of the Bulge pushes the Allies to the brink, and Rockie Blunt barely survives the fight. Okinawa erupts as the Japanese make their last stand. Hitler is handed a final ultimatum.

END GAME: With the end in sight, Okinawa is a bloody obstacle to victory. The Third Reich ends with a single gunshot. America delivers the final blow to Japan and the world celebrates the fall of the Axis.

Affords insight into how much we owe the thousands of young men who gave their life before they could even legaly buy a beer and, sadly, just how little idea most have of the sacrifice of others and just how much we take for granted at the expense of those who never got to live to see the enormity of their contribution for generations that are clueless.

This is probably one of the best documentaries of the Second World War II I have ever scene. The footage being authentic and in high definition really makes you look at true horrors of War and makes you also look at World War II from a different perspective as it is told from the memories of Veterans. If you are very interested in the Second World War get this, you won't regret it.

As a viewer who lived through this war I recommend it heartly since it reveals much previously concealed informaion in a war fought under extreme censorship, The enormous casualties of the Pacific war should create understanding of the use of the Atomic bomb to end the conflict. without its use we would still be fighting the Japanese.

This documentary is completely misleading. Why, you may ask? Simple, a good example is the Episode featuring Saipan and the "break out" of Normandy. About 45 minutes of this is based on Saipan and showing dead bodies on the island. And a massive 15 minutes at best of the break out of Normandy or the European Theatre. Now this is not something that is unique to this episode either. If you want a Pacific Theatre documentary then sure this is for you. But the neglect on the Eastern and Western fronts is inexcusable and doesn't deserve the name WWII in HD. Maybe Pacific in HD instead? But if you are looking for something focusing on Europe or that actually shows more than 10 minutes of Europe every hour, there are MANY better documentaries out there.

This documentary gives WW2 an entirely new perspective. The story just intensifies as it unfolds and tales of the survivors are compelling. You'll walk away understanding the true loss and the raw human emotions that the survivors feel to this day.

Liberal or Conservative (and I am the former), this series personalizes in a way few others have, the universal nature of our involvement in WWII. From Jewish immigrant to Tuskegee airman to adventure-seeking girl from the Midwest---this is America. Once upon a time we were together, united in a common goal. Now, specifically about this production: The voice-over casting was downright phenomenal, the music inspiring, and the editing, in particular the voice-overs at the end of segments (preceeding commercial breaks)was flat-out terrific. Documentary series' don't get any better than this one. Bravo!!

I'm a historian. I've seen several WW II documentaries before. Usually, they're in B/W and they're too repetitive one to each other. WWII in HD has color scenes never before seen in a great definition. You'll learn even if you are an expert in WWII: about the soldiers strive and suffering, battles you never knew. Also, you'll get a glance of ordinary life in USA during the war years, but especially you'll understand why "war is hell", as defined by Civil War General William Sherman.

We watched this series absolutely glued to the television and in total silence with each episode. This was a unique and special generation who fought this war and this series is just indescribable.. you have to "experience" it to appreciate it. It is graphic, but real.

this war is the sole reason that we as american's are free today. this is the most amazing video i have ever seen about this war. god bless the lost souls who gave all for what we are able to do today. this is a must see for everyone who loves the fact that they are an american. THUMBS UP .